Gorsey Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 3PR is located in the Fairfield and Howley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA1 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 3PS, WA1 3PU, WA1 3PT, WA1 3SZ, WA2 7SH, WA1 3PY, WA1 3PX, WA1 3PZ, WA2 7SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA1 3PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 52.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA1 3PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 43.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 41.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 13.9% | -16.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 24.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.6% | 90.9% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 90.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsey Lane was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorsey Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 112th lowest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2024-05-24 | £146,891 |
| 51 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-28 | £168,000 |
| 51 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2020-08-28 | £127,322 |
| 49 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2016-02-12 | £136,683 |
| 47 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2009-07-17 | £119,846 |
WA1 3PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | - not rated | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Junior School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | - not rated | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue County Infant School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | - not rated | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,680 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Taste | 135 Marsh House Lane | 191 yd | |
| Sweet Alley | 139 Marsh House Lane | 200 yd | |
| Shake It Up | 32 Padgate Lane | 215 yd | |
| Mini Mania Play Cafe | 17 Padgate Lane | 222 yd | |
| Tao | Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rylands Recreation Club | Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane | 322 yd | |
| Orford Hotel | 175 Gorsey Lane | 329 yd | |
| Famous King & Queen | 147 Padgate Lane | 453 yd | |
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 523 yd | |
| Alford Sports & Social Club | Alford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronomic | 143 Marsh House Lane | 190 yd | |
| Many Events Food | 135b Marsh House Lane | 191 yd | |
| Captains Table | 151-153 Marsh House Lane | 200 yd | |
| The Dalton | 147 Marsh House Lane | 200 yd | |
| Anika | 16 Marsh House Lane | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Manchester Road | 785 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 878 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 893 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.